Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-23

. OF saxony and Roumelia. The Emperor
however, refused to occupy the conspic
uous position selected for hin
Q and seated himself in q row with
t6he other members of royalty. Al
y O'Clock the Empress entered the
ha u on the arm of her grandson, Prince
Will am, walking with the aid of a
cane. She looks much older and more
feeble tn. IN the Emperor. She wore !,
pale.green dress, trimmed with lace
and had diamonds in her hair. When
all the guests hid assembled, the per.
formance began with Tableaux Vivants.
representing Charles V in Angusburg.
A duet from the opera of Iannhausey
followed, which was sung by Herr
Niemann and Frau Hoffmeister. The
auartette from Verdi's Don Carlos
was rendered by Frauleins Menard and
Pattini, Frau Artol and Herr PadilIer.
after which was presented scene from
"Don juan" During the interval be.
tween the first and second parts of the
entertainment the Emperor walked
about and exchanged greetings with
his guests, conversng with the
Prince of Wales and the prineesses
Christian and Irene. Passing between
the rows of seats he shook hands with
the Ambassadors and their wives, say.
ing q few words to number of diplo. |
mats. The Grand Duchess Vladfmir
wore a costume of pink satin with sable
trimmings and tiara Of diamonds, and
q stomacher of emeralds and dia-
monds.' The Crown Princess was
attired in q dress of silver.gray
material and wore parure of diamonds
and rubies. After the performance the
company adjourned to the supper rooms,
of which there were four, the members
of the royalty occupying one, diplomats
another, and the suites of foreign princes
the two remaining. The Emperor retired
to rest before midnight, but the guests
remained at the festive boards till night |
became morning.
BERLIN, March 22.-Among the pres
ents received by the Emperor is gener.
ais sash, which the Empress had made |
for him. 1t is an exact pattern of the
sash worn by Frederick the Great. The
Empress insisted upon being the first to
congratulate the Emperor. Puuctually
as the clock struck 10 she entered the
Emperor's study and presented the sash
and other gifts. When the Emperor
appeared at the windows he wore the
sash. Floral presents were numerous. The
Crown Princess painted for the occasion
a life. size portrait of Prince William,
around which were placed bouquet
presented by members of the family.
Special pleasure seemed to be afforded
the Emperor by the children of Prince
William, who carried their bouquets to
their grandfather, followed by three
children of Prince Albrecht and the chill.
dren OF the Crown. Prince of Sweden.
Many floral tributes came from distant
parts of Germany and from England.
High officials of courts presented the
Emperor with q picture represent.
ing military scene. At noon
a charming group in terra-cotta,
by Eugene Blot, came from
Paris, entitled "Grandpa's Birthday"
At the afternoon reception the Emperor,
after receiving the congratulations of the
royal family and princely guests, with
the Empress by his side, and surrounded
by the full court, formally announced
the betrothal of Prince Henry,
second son of the Crown Prince,
to Princess Irene, of Hesse. The
young couple were afterwards heart.
lily congratulated by all the illus
trious company. A family dinner fol-
lowed at o'clock at the palace of the
Crown Prince. The Emperor aud En-
press were driven from the Imperial
Palace to the Crown Princes Palace in
a closed carriage, as the rain was fall
ing. They were greeted with uninter-
upted cheering all along the way.
PARIS, March 22.-Count Won Nun
ster, the German Embassador, held a re-.
ception last night in honor of the EN-
peror's birthday. The occasion proved
one of exceptional interest and brill
liancy. The whole diplomatic world,
all members of the French Cabinet, and
other political celebrities of France, In
cluding Clemenceau aud prominent for
eign residents of Paris were present.
The Duo De Broglie was invited, but
did not come. General Boulanger, Min.
lister of War, was the lion of the even
ing. He told Won Munster that he was
happy to associate himself with those
who wished to celebrate the birthday Of
the German Emperor.
PEsTH, March pa banquet was
given this evening in the presence of
Emperor Francis Joseph, Prince Henry
VIII OF Reuss, the German Ambassador;
Count De Montamarin of the French
Legation; Count Pueckler, DR.. De Ponia-
towski, of the German Legation; Count
Kalnoky, Austrian Prime Minister, and
all the Hungarian Ministers. Emperor
Francis Joseph in cordial terms pro-
posed the health of the Emperor of
Germany and King of Prussia, and the
band played the Prussian national an.
them.
ATHENS, March 22.--King George to.
day sent his chamberlain to the German
legation to offer His Majesty's congratu-
lations upon Emperor Williams ami
versary. The German residents of this
city gave banquet this evening in
honor of the day.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 22.-The
Kaluga regiment, of which Emperor
William is honorary Colonel, celebrated
the Emperor's birthday with religious
service, which was followed by the dis
tribution of rewards donated by En-
peror William and the Czar.
VIENNA, March 22.-Numerous ban.
quets and celebrations are being held in
honor Of the Emperor Williams birth.
day.